Manuel Akanji says Man City must change tactics vs Brighton following Arsenal defeat

19.10.2023 - 17:25 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The Manchester City dressing room was 'not a good mood' after defeat at Arsenal, but Manuel Akanji hopes that time away for the international break can help his teammates show a reaction to their recent dip in form.

City lost three games out of three without influential midfielder Rodri before the break, winning in the Champions League in between league reverses at Wolves and Arsenal.

Having played four games in succession away from home, City return to the Etihad to face Brighton looking to avoid recording three Premier League defeats in a row for the first time in over seven years.

With the international break depriving City of the chance to get back to winning ways quickly, Akanji says that the squad must show a reaction to the Arsenal defeat when they return home this weekend.

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